Ever wondered how you can keep improving your candle creations? Our candle wax additives can be added to selected waxes to help change the feel and performance of your candle. As you will see each of our wax additives only affect certain waxes, so you can find out which additive you need below. Adding our additives to your wax can help increase everything from fragrance load to scent throw, burning qualities to hardness, it’s just about finding the additive that works for you and your candles.
Vybar 3451
Vybar 3451 is a polymer which is used as an opacifier and hardener. Vybar 3451 is the most popular type of additive for candle making as it is designed to help retain oils to minimize the sweating of oils in your candle. Vybar is often added to improve the scent throw of candles and wax melts as more oil can be retained, making it the perfect additive for extra strong fragrant candles and melts. Many people also opt for Vybar because it aids in the mould release process, meaning your wax melts and pillar candles come out smooth and simple. When you use Vybar you will notice that it will increase the hardness of your candles, which means that you may need a larger wick, trial and error, as always, is the best way to experiment. We Recommend mixing up to 5% which is around 50g of Vybar to 1 kg of wax.
White and Yellow Beeswax
Our natural Yellow Beeswax and White Beeswax is made in the hive of honey bees, is 100% pure and is supplied in pastilles form for easy pouring and measuring and can be added to any of our soy waxes in order to increase hardness. Often, soft waxes, such as soy wax, will burn faster and in an unpredictable manner. Adding our White Beeswax when your wax is melted will help you to create a denser, longer-burning candle. If you use alternative waxes such as paraffin, adding beeswax to your candle will help to improve your candle’s colour and burning time.
Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid is mainly added to candle wax to harden the finished candle for a better burn. Stearic Acid is also known to improve a candle’s burning qualities and create an increase in the depth of colour and opacity of a candle. If you are using metal moulds, adding Stearic Acid will help you to release your candles much easier, however, it is not advised for use in rubber moulds. Adding between 2-10% Stearic Acid to your wax will help to increase your candles hardness, burning qualities, depth of colour and opacity.
Candelilla Wax
Candelilla Wax is a natural plant-based wax widely used in the cosmetics and toiletries industries. Derived from the leaves of the Euphorbia Cerifera shrub, this versatile wax is valued for its firming, thickening, and protective properties in a wide range of formulations. Candelilla Wax is also used in candle making, where it can be blended with other waxes to increase hardness, improve burn performance, and enhance the overall structure of candles. Its higher melting point makes it a useful additive for creating firmer, more heat-resistant candle formulations, particularly in vegan wax blends.
Olive Wax
Olive Wax is a natural plant-derived wax widely used in the cosmetics, toiletries, and candle making industries. Produced from olive oil, this gentle and versatile wax is valued for its ability to provide structure, stability, and a smooth finish across a wide range of applications. Olive Wax can also be used in candle making, where it is typically blended with other waxes to enhance texture and performance. It can help improve the smoothness of the wax blend, contribute to a creamy finish, and support overall candle structure, particularly in natural or plant-based candle formulations.
As you can see there are a range of wax additives that you can opt for, it just depends on what wax you are using and the outcome you’re trying to achieve. Trialling different additives and going through testing and burns will allow you to find the additive that works best for you. Even the smallest addition, can have the biggest impacts. Shop our range of Candle Wax Additives online now and find your waxes perfect match!